Chelsea Harbour Living

The development of Chelsea Harbour began in 1986 it was completed in virtually 12 months.  It had previously been used as a coal dock and other industrial purposes.

There is one road entrance into the estate which comes off Lots Road. Lots Road is lined with aging Victorian warehouses or factory buildings, so it’s a surprise to turn left into Chelsea Harbour. Straight ahead of you is a large roundabout. On the left are The Quadrangle and, further on, Carlyle Court. The Quadrangle only has a glimpse of the Marina; Carlyle Court is nearer, with an oblique view from the Conrad Hotel side.

On the right are the commercial buildings: the Chambers and the Design Centre. Ahead is the Conrad Hotel which takes up on whole side of the Marina.

Past the Conrad Hotel into the cobbled walkway round the Marina, the view onto the Marina is dominated by two terrace blocks: Kings Quay on the left and Thames Quay along the river frontage. Behind Kings Quay is Admirals Court - a secluded courtyard development of houses, which has views of the river.

Round the end of the Marina, near the lock, is the Belvedere - the dominating feature of the estate. This tower provides views over the Marina and, on the other side, over the Thames. Finally, behind the Belvedere is Chelsea Crescent, which barely looks into the estate at al but concentrates on dramatic river views.

Further along the Thames Path to the west and Imperial Wharf with its spectacular buildings is under development.

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